Re: Diversity in a diverse world

2019-05-11 Thread Ross Gardler
I didn't want to wait and then never get to it. Found it... Here's an RTM (or rather WTM in this case, W = watch) for unconscious bias. Facts, examples we all associate with, and even a coverage of merit. Awesome education for us all in just 15 mins. https://www.ted.com/talks/yassmin_abdel_magi

Re: Diversity in a diverse world

2019-05-11 Thread Ross Gardler
Agreed RTM can be a good answer. I desperately wanted to find an excellent TEDx talk on why a the Hijab is not a symbol of oppression (perhaps that should be "not always" I don't know). 15 minutes RTM replaced a lifetime of "education" for me. Unfortunately I was unable to find it. An M with a

Re: ApacheCon (Was: Re: Mailing list : public - private and external contributors)

2019-05-11 Thread Rich Bowen
On Fri, May 10, 2019, 20:35 Ruth Holloway wrote: > If it is the will of > the group, I'd be happy to submit the talk for ApacheCon NA this year, > for any speaking slot the organizers will grant me. > Please do. The cfp closes when I get to my desk Monday morning so please don't wait. :) https

Re: Diversity in a diverse world

2019-05-11 Thread Rich Bowen
On 5/10/19 8:18 PM, Craig Russell wrote: But then I think that RTFM is not a good answer to a serious question. Perhaps not, but RTM is often, even usually, a good answer. ie, omitting the "F" and calmly and respectfully pointing them to the M, and asking them to R it, if their question wa

Re: Apache people, Native Americans

2019-05-11 Thread Rich Bowen
On 5/10/19 4:22 PM, Mark Thomas wrote: For the record, years ago the ASF reached out to the relevant Native Americans to check if they were happy with us using the name Apache and they confirmed that they were. Mark, I've heard this stated. I've probably even said it myself from time to ti

FAQ and education mailing list

2019-05-11 Thread Patricia Shanahan
From my experience with technical newsgroups and mailing lists, including those intended for experts, a FAQ can be invaluable in dealing with the questions the long term participants have seen far too often. Craig Russell has suggested having one for our diversity effort. I am sure there are ot